# France’s ‘aid in dying’ law comes into effect after constitutional approval

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- The Guardian, 2026-08-19 11:14 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/france-assisted-dying-law-comes-into-effect

> France has formally adopted and published its “aid in dying” law, granting eligible adult French nationals and long-term residents with incurable conditions causing unbearable pain a right to assisted dying. Doctors and an assessment panel must confirm eligibility, followed by a two-day wait; patients generally administer the lethal substance themselves. Critics call the law dangerous for vulnerable people.